1. Vol. 71, No. 10 March 15, 2013
Generally speaking
Photo by Cpl. William Smith
Maj. Gens. Joseph Anderson, left, and Paul J. LaCamera speak at a rehearsal Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C., assumed command of 4th Infantry
Wednesday for their change of command ceremony, which took place Thursday. Division and Fort Carson. Anderson’s next duty assignment will be at Fort Bragg, as
LaCamera, who previously served as the commanding general of the U.S. Army the special assistant to the commanding general, U.S. Forces Command.
Sequester furloughs
What it means to the IMCOM workforce
By Robert Dozier employee in a temporary nonduty and nonpay status. Notices are scheduled to go out between March
U.S. Army Installation Management Command The Department of Defense has notified 18 and 22.
Congress of its intent to furlough most civilian The financial burden of the furlough will be the
FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Army employees up to 22 nonconsecutive days — one day equivalent of an 8.5-percent annual reduction in pay.
civilian personnel are bracing for the impact of per week until the end of the fiscal year. Active duty, However, a one-day-per-week furlough during the
furloughs and changing financial priorities on their reserve and National Guard are exempt from furloughs. last weeks of the fiscal year (from late April through
organizations. Approximately 251,000 Department of How an individual employee or activity is September) equates to a 20 percent reduction in pay
the Army civilians expect to be notified soon if they affected by furloughs will be subject to the command during that time period.
will be furloughed up to 22 days, starting in April. and the overall guidance of human resources and Overtime and compensatory time are curtailed,
In order to meet national security responsibilities, legal advice. and no employee will be allowed to volunteer services
Installation Management Command is prioritizing Furloughs have the potential to impact approxi- during the furlough. Telework and the use of govern-
readiness and programs based on the Army strategy, mately 27,000 IMCOM employees. There may be ment issued electronics, such as blackberries, laptops
while adjusting to the fiscal resources available. some exceptions for those deployed in a combat zone or ipods will not be permitted on furlough days.
Furloughs are a result of the Budget Control Act and those whose duties protect life, health and safety An additional burden at IMCOM will be the
passed Aug. 2, 2011, which requires more than $487 of our Soldiers and their Families. potential termination of temporary and term employees.
billion in cuts from the defense base budget over 10 All employees who may be furloughed are entitled
years, beginning in fiscal 2013. A furlough places an by law to a 30-day notice before implementation. See Furloughs on Page 4
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Furloughs and activities may accomplish their pay-periods including Monday, May 27 The availability of Family and
from Page 1 mission with a reduced workweek, (Memorial Day), Thursday, July 4 MWR programs may also be affected,
while others may go to a rotating (Independence Day), and Monday, but the full impact is not yet known.
The permanent workforce may have to schedule in an attempt to maintain Sept. 2 (Labor Day). This may impact the Army’s ability to
pick up and fulfill these duties left customer service. The availability of unemployment mitigate the negative effects of the
vacant, while working 20 percent fewer Discretion is likely to be in the compensation to ease the effect of furlough by providing morale, welfare
man-hours. hands of the supervisor or division furloughs is difficult to summarize and recreation activities and Family
Health benefits, flexible spending leader with guidance from the garrison because the rules of each state will support programs.
accounts, federal group life insurance, commander, but clear guidance is not apply. Employees may seek part-time All sequestration and furlough plans
vision and dental plans and federal long- yet available. employment in the civilian sector, and actions are designed to be reversible.
term care plans are not impacted during Employee vacation days cannot be however, they should discuss it with their If Congress passes a balanced deficit
this furlough period. However, the used to cover a furlough day, but there supervisor to meet ethics requirements. reduction plan that the president signs,
employee is still responsible for the full is no prohibition to taking accrued The effect of furloughs on an the impact of sequestration on civilian
premiums due for these benefits, even annual leave during the furlough employee’s Thrift Savings Plan employees may be avoided.
though their gross pay will be reduced. period, with supervisor approval. The depends on whether deductions are There is activity in the U.S. House
These factors are expected to scheduling of annual leave during based on percentage of basic pay or on of Representatives and the U.S. Senate
increase the stress on the workforce as the furlough will likely be a lot tighter dollar amount and it may affect the to write bills which would soften the
people feel the impact on their home due to the reduced work hours and agency’s contribution. Since some effects of sequestration; however there
budgets while attempting to balance annual leave may need to be cancelled retirement contributions are also based is no guarantee that furloughs will not
work priorities during a shortened to meet the mission. on a percentage of pay, officials be enacted for the full term.
work-week. If a furlough day is scheduled encourage employees to meet with For more information on how
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Tuition assistance funding ceases Benefits staff
assistance visit
By David Vergun significant budget execution challenges caused by
Army News Service the combined effects of a possible yearlong continuing
resolution and sequestration,” the Army Personnel Public
WASHINGTON — Effective March 8, funding Affairs Office wrote in a released statement March 8.
set for March 28
for tuition assistance ceased and Soldiers can no longer The suspension “will remain in effect until the
submit new requests for TA, according to Lt. Gen. Howard fiscal situation matures,” Bromberg said in the statement.
B. Bromberg, deputy chief of staff, personnel. “The Army understands the impacts of this action
Approval for the tuition and will re-evaluate, should
assistance stoppage came the budgetary situation The Department of the Army
from Secretary of the Army
John McHugh, and affects
“The Army understands the improve,” he said. Personnel staff will conduct a
staff assistance visit to facilitate
TA funding, derived
Soldiers from both the active
and reserve components.
impacts of this action and from the Army’s budget, is information and training of Army
benefits to Soldiers, Families
the only education funding
Those currently enrolled
in courses approved for TA
will re-evaluate should the affected at this time. Soldiers and surviving spouses March 28
at McMahon Auditorium from
can continue their education
are not impacted and will be
allowed to complete their
budgetary situation improve.” using alternate methods. 1-3 p.m.
Training is open to all benefi-
GI Bill funding, which is
funded coursework, however. — Lt. Gen. Howard B. Bromberg derived from the Department ciaries, but targets personnel
Soldiers are encouraged of Veterans Affairs, is staff, Family readiness support
to contact their local education available and Soldiers can assistants and the Soldier Family
centers with any question they may have regarding their continue their education using this benefit. The GI Bill Assistance Center.
education needs and planning, according to officials from includes the Montgomery GI Bill, Post 9/11 GI Bill and An exclusive session for
the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for several other education programs listed on the VA website Gold Star Families and Survivor
Manpower and Reserve Affairs/Army Personnel. Also, at http://www.gibill.va.gov/benefits/index.html. Outreach Services staff will be
updates on any changes to the TA funding will be posted National Guard Soldiers may be eligible for state- conducted at the SOS facility
to http://www.goarmyed.com. funded TA benefits. Federal loans or grants are another March 28 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
This suspension in funding “is necessary, given the option for all Soldiers, as well as their Families.
Partnership Soldiers and Families, both at are doing their service to the
from Page 3 their current duty stations and nation,” Anderson said. “It is also
when they transfer to other military a commitment from the military to
Council hosted Aurora Day at installations. be good neighbors and responsible
the Capitol, which also included The covenant accomplishes citizens, and to give back to the
observing the state legislature in several goals to include recognizing community as well.”
session and a discussion on key issues the volunteer service of individuals He noted Soldiers and their
by statewide officials and members of in the community, the public’s Families could not have accomplished
the legislative delegation. contributions and also displays the the series of deployments without the
The covenant signing was Soldiers’ gratitude for the ongoing support of the communities in which
arranged by Fort Carson leaders, the support of their local communities. they live.
Aurora mayor’s office and the El “The covenant also establishes The ceremony was Fort Carson’s
Pomar Foundation, said Terrance a formal commitment of support seventh community covenant
McWilliams, director of military by local communities that is not signing with leaders from local
support for the El Pomar limited to the active-duty Army, communities — Colorado Springs
Foundation and the emcee for but also includes the Guard and and Fountain, October 2009; Pueblo
the ceremony. Reserve and all military services,” West, October 2011; Colorado
The Army Community said McWilliams. Springs communities, May 2012;
Covenant promotes and The covenant is “an exchange of Pueblo community, August 2012;
upholds state and community commitments between a community Custer County communities of
partnerships with the Army to and an installation to support their Westcliffe and Silver Cliff, September
improve the quality of life for military members and Families who 2012; and Denver, January 2013.
6. 6 MOUNTAINEER — March 15, 2013
71st EOD welcomes new enlisted leader
Stroy and photo by Spc. Nathan Thome After relinquishing responsibility to Boehme, man at the right time, and I wish you well. I have no
4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office Woods took his place at the podium, bid farewell doubt you will take the force to the next level, and
to his Soldiers and welcomed Boehme and his I’m proud to call you friend.”
Sgt. Maj. Matthew Boehme assumed respon- Family to the unit. Boehme, a native of Mullinville, Kan., began his
sibility of the 71st Ordnance Group (Explosive “For the past 27 years, it’s been my privilege and military service with the Kansas Army National
Ordnance Disposal) during a ceremony March 7 on honor to be a member of the EOD community. I’ve Guard in 1987, and switched to active duty in 1990.
Founders Field. had the privilege of working with some remarkable His previous assignment was in Washington, D.C., as
Boehme replaces Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Soldiers and leaders over the years,” said Woods. the Headquarters, Department of the Army, adaptive
Woods, who is retiring and moving with his Family “I’ve seen many of them grow from young privates, counter-improvised explosive device/explosive
to Arkansas. specialists and second lieutenants to now being ordnance disposal solutions sergeant major.
“Today we acknowledge the accomplishments company first sergeants, master sergeants as well as “I’m humbled to stand before you and assume
and sacrifices of a professional Soldier and his company and battalion commanders. responsibility of this great organization,” said Boehme.
Family. For the last 27 years, Mike chose a life of “Matt, I leave you with a fighting force of “I would like to commend all the Soldiers of the
service over self, putting the needs of Soldiers and ‘Raptors;’ of steel-eyed killers ready to deal death and 71st EOD for the outstanding job they have done over
their Families above his own,” said Col. William protect the innocent,” said Woods. “You are the right the past decade, while deployed in support of operations
McDonough, commander, 71st EOD. “Woods Iraqi Freedom and Operation
embodies in spirit and action, in word and Enduring Freedom,” said Boehme.
deed, every sentence and every word of the “We will continue to uphold and
Noncommissioned Officer Creed. enforce the high standards of the
“He is the consummate professional, Raptors group. As the Army continues
always striving to improve personal and unit to change, we will adapt to new envi-
performance, setting and enforcing standards ronments and take on new missions.”
of conduct, putting the needs of our Soldiers
and their Families before his own, and
preparing Soldiers to professionally accom-
plish all missions,” McDonough said. “We’ve Col. William McDonough, second
been fortunate to serve with you, and we’re a from left, commander, 71st
better unit because we’ve served with you.” Ordnance Group (Explosive Ordnance
McDonough offered words of encourage- Disposal), passes the traditional
ment to the incoming sergeant major. Noncommissioned Officer Sword
“To Sgt. Maj. Matt Boehme, welcome to to incoming senior enlisted leader
the team; I look forward to working with you, Sgt. Maj. Matthew Boehme, during a
and I look forward to the expertise you’re going change of responsibility ceremony
to bring to the 71st EOD,” said McDonough. at Founders Field, March 7 as the
After the invocation from the chaplain, outgoing senior enlisted leader,
Woods, McDonough and Boehme moved Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Woods,
to the field for the traditional passing of the left, and Master Sgt. Ernesto Vazquez,
Noncommissioned Officer Sword. operations sergeant major, look on.
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64th BSB hosts
logistics seminar
Story and photo by
Staff Sgt. Henry W. Marris III
held at Peterson Air Force Base, was
dedicated to classroom training to
3rd Brigade Combat Team Public provide a basic overview of what
Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division sustainment functions the battalion
can handle at the battalion level and
Leaders and logisticians from 3rd Retired Maj. Gen. Jim Hodge, former
what 43rd Sustainment Brigade can to visit the ammunition supply point
Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry commander of the Army’s Sustainment
do to help. and the ammunition holding area
Division, gathered at Peterson Air Center of Excellence and Fort Lee, Va.,
Martin also invited retired Maj. on Fort Carson to receive a briefing
Force Base Feb. 20 and Fort Carson speaks to leaders from 3rd Brigade
Gen. Jim L. Hodge, former commander from the personnel who run the
Feb. 22 for a conference to learn how Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Feb.
of the Sustainment Center of different sections.
sustainment on Fort Carson and in the 20, during a class held at Peterson Air
Excellence and Fort Lee, Va., and After the ammunition support
Army works. Force Base for the 64th Brigade Support
former commander of the 64th BSB, briefings, participants were shuttled
Lt. Col. Michael Martin, comman- Battalion Logistics Symposium.
to speak to symposium participants to the support battalion motor pool to
der, 64th Brigade Support Battalion, about the challenges the Army is facing conduct a walkthrough and see some
3rd BCT, 4th Inf. Div., who hosted the with budget uncertainty and about of the maintenance capabilities of the
logistics symposium, said the intent being a leader. battalion firsthand. very concise, and it helped me better
was to bring the sustainers from 3rd “Not just the battalion commander “Now that I understand the understand the various processes
BCT together for the first time since is a leader; every Soldier is a leader in capabilities of the 64th Brigade behind sustainment.”
the security forces assistance teams their own right,” Hodge said. “There Support Battalion, I can share it While this symposium covered
redeployed from Afghanistan. are always going to be challenges. with the supply sergeant and the other all the sustaining functions, Martin
“We wanted to show folks in the In the end, training is absolutely key section leaders to make us more said he hopes to conduct more
brigade the sustainment functions we to a battalion.” effective with maintenance,” said 1st symposiums in the future covering
do as a sustainment battalion and how The second day of the symposium Lt. Brian Yoder, executive officer, other areas such as signal, intelli-
we do sustainment functions on Fort was cancelled due to severe weather. Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, gence, and operations so leaders can
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The first day of the symposium, allowed participants the opportunity 3rd BCT. “Some of the classes were mission success.
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Advanced Gunnery Training System
Simulated trainer ups ante
Story and photo by Soldiers were scored on a scale from 0-
Staff Sgt. Andrew Porch 1,000, and could repeat the training if they didn’t
2nd Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs meet the standard with a score of at least 850.
Office, 4th Infantry Division “You do things over and over and over
again,” said Osman. “It is going to be
PIÑON CANYON MANEUVER SITE ingrained in you and be second nature.”
— Gunners communicating with their tank The system allows crews to work together
commanders, as rounds are fired downrange and become reliant on each other.
to engage enemy targets happened safely “It’s a real teambuilding exercise,” said
from a computer simulated trainer, for Nearing. “It gets the gunners and tank
Soldiers of Company C, 2nd Battalion, 8th commanders on the same wave length. They
Infantry Regiment, at Piñon Canyon get to know each other without having to use
Maneuver Site, March 5. a real tank, which is expensive.”
Between live training sessions at PCMS, The AGTS allows units to save funds that
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry would normally be used during training.
Division, Soldiers honed their skills for future “It is a lot cheaper to use this facility than
gunnery certifications by using the Advanced take a tank downrange and use fuel, ammo
Gunnery Training System. and other resources,” said Nearing.
“This system is essential to Soldiers The AGTS plays a role in ensuring Soldiers
because it prepares them for live fires,” said are ready for gunnery and future missions.
Sgt. Justin Nearing, armor crewman, Removing the AGTS from training
Company C. “If we actually sent Soldiers would leave Soldiers without a critical
downrange prior to doing the training, there training resource, said Osman. Because of
would probably be accidents and people could the training, everything they have learned
get hurt. This mitigates those safety issues and will be second nature when they get to
prepares them for live rounds.” live gunnery.
The training was intended to help Soldiers
hone their fire-command skills.
“The most important thing Soldiers should Sgt. Matthew Anselmo, armor crewman,
take away from this are the basics,” said 1st Lt. Company C, 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry
Haidar Osman, platoon leader, Company C. Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th
“What is the target, what is the direction, when Infantry Division, relays information on
the driver should move up and out of the targets hit to Soldiers conducting training in
defilade position; basic fundamentals like that the Advanced Gunnery Training System at
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10. 10 MOUNTAINEER — March 15, 2013
Competition
identifies
fittest Soldiers
Story and photos by Cpl. William Smith respiratory fitness.
4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office “There are no losers in this
competition. They get to compete to
A Soldier lifts his shirt up to put on the heart rate see who is the fittest, but they also get
monitor, steps on the treadmill, puts on the VO2 Max the information of how to train to
mask and starts to walk, eventually getting to a slow improve their VO2,” said Krys Bankard,
run to reach 85 percent of his maximum heart rate. health promotion technician, AWC.
Capt. Mike Meyers did this to see if he is the Depending on the results that an
fittest Soldier on Fort Carson, during the Army’s first individual receives from the VO2
VO2 Max Competition, March 4-6, at Iron Horse testing, there are recommendations of
Sports and Fitness Center. how much cardio exercise they should
VO2 max is the maximum capacity of an indi- do per week, as well as what heart rate
vidual’s body to transport and use oxygen during zone and the length of each session,
incremental exercise, which reflects the physical Heinz said.
fitness of the individual. The competition measures a “Many professional sports teams,
Soldier’s fitness through the use of Fitmate Pro, a like the Denver Nuggets, use this kind
machine able to measure oxygen consumption. of testing on their athletes to improve
The postwide competition was developed by their fitness levels. This kind of testing
Fort Carson’s Army Wellness Center to find the is now available to Soldiers for free.”
post’s fittest Soldier, who will then put his numbers Meyers, assistant operations officer,
up against the elite at other installations once they Headquarters and Headquarters
officially set up their competitions. Company, 3rd Special Troops
“The goal of this competition is to raise awareness Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team,
of the services we provide, and how people can 4th Infantry Division, and Capt.
use our wellness center as a tool to increase their Tracy Wrinkle, officer in charge,
cardio-respiratory fitness,” said Tony Heinz, director, patient administration division, 1st Spc. Alejandra Herrera, 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry
Army Wellness Center. Detachment, 7215th Medical Support Unit, Medical Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry
The competition gave Soldiers and leaders a Evaluation Board Remote Operation Center, were the Division, runs on a treadmill during the VO2 Max
chance to not only compete against others, but also fittest Soldiers, for the male and female categories, competition, which determined the fittest Soldier on
to gain an idea of how to improve their cardio respectively, on Fort Carson. Fort Carson, March 6. Krys Bankard, health promotion
“Fitness is a way of life,” Wrinkle technician, Fort Carson Army Wellness Center, monitors
said. “The better you feel, the better the test as Tony Heinz, wellness center project lead,
quality of life you are going to have, controls the speed of the treadmill.
the better you can lead your Soldiers.”
Meyers said he enjoyed being
able see where he stood among his “Fitness is a continuous thing you have to keep
fellow Soldiers. doing,” Wrinkle said. “If you want to do it, you will
“My favorite part of the competition make it part of your lifestyle and routine.”
was the competition itself,” said Meyers. The winners said the VO2 testing is an important
“Knowing where I rank compared to tool that all Soldiers can use to help find what they
everyone else; never having done it can do to improve themselves.
before, where do I stand when the “Even if you’re not coming in for the competition,
results come down?” come in for the testing to see where you fall,” Meyers
The winners gave some advice on said. “The initial test we did measured your flexibility,
physical fitness. grip and power, everything; it is a great gauge period
“Know your limits,” Meyers said. to see where you measure across the board.”
“Know whether those limits are The testing is free for all Soldiers and spouses,
mental or physical, and then learn to retirees and Department of Defense civilians.
overcome them.” The Fort Carson Army Wellness Center provides
Tony Heinz, left, project lead, Army Wellness Center, counsels Lt. Col. Wrinkle said fitness is an important services to include health assessment review, tobacco
David Hamilton, physician assistant, Medical Department Activity, on part of life, and the VO2 Max test education, physical fitness, stress management, health
how to improve his cardio-respiratory fitness levels after taking the helps show where a person really nutrition and general wellness education. Call
VO2 Max test March 5 at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center. stands in that regard. 526-3887 for more information on the wellness center.
71st
By Andrea Sutherland Maj. Gen. Joseph Service, building 1526. lease or to pay credit card bills.
Mountaineer staff Anderson, former commanding Beginning in 1942, AER is AER operates 86 stations
general, 4th Infantry Division a nonprofit dedicated to helping at Army installations around the
Officials kicked off the and Fort Carson, was a big Soldiers and their loved ones. world. The nonprofit partners
AER 71st Army Emergency Relief
campaign Thursday, hoping to
raise $225,000 by July 15 to
supporter, Lewis said. “Even
though he’s outgoing (com-
mander), I think we can continue
According to its website, the
organization does not accept
government funds and operates
with similar organizations,
like the Air Force Aid Society,
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance,
begins provide emergency financial
assistance to Soldiers, Family
members, retirees and Gold Star
Family members.
that momentum.”
The campaign kicked off
at the Elkhorn Conference
Center with keynote speaker
through contributions from
Soldiers and civilians, repay-
ment of AER loans and
investment income.
Navy-Marine Corps Relief
Society and the American Red
Cross, to make sure all
Soldiers and Family members
Frederick Lewis, AER retired Lt. Gen. Robert F. Family members and are cared for.
project officer, said he’s opti- Foley, director AER. Soldiers needing assistance Contact ACS for more
mistic about meeting the goal. Soldiers may donate through may apply for interest-free information at 526-4590. Visit
Last year, community mem- their unit project officer and loans as well as grants through http://www.aerhq.org/dnn563/
bers raised more than $249,700, community members may AER. Grants and loans do not for more information on
exceeding their $200,000 goal donate cash, check or allotment cover nonessentials, legal AER’s history and this year’s
by nearly 25 percent. by visiting Army Community expenses, vehicle purchase or national campaign.
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